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Becky · 12-24-2005, 09:16 PM

Dear Rupali

I also got my periods back and went the course of Cyntheia (started on tamoxifen and then got my ovaries removed so I could switch to Arimidex). I did this because research indicates that Herceptin and Arimidex are a good combination. I also just turned 47 and did this when I was 46. I was definitely finished having children.

I think exploring Lupron or Zoladex shots with an added AI is a good idea. Your ovaries work if you need them to in a few years if you want to pursue having children in the future. I did get my period back (nice and normal) on Tamoxifen. In my case, it was not welcome due to my age and the desire to switch to an AI. The oophorectomy was fine - it felt like I did too many situps for a couple of days (if you go that route).

Besides being Her 2+, I am ER+ (50%) and PR negative.

Best wishes to you

Becky

PS - for the hemoglobin - try lots of green leafy veggies or try Slow Fe (iron supplement every other day until the hemo comes back up)

12-24-2005, 09:16 PM	#18
Becky Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Stockton, NJ Posts: 4,179	Dear Rupali I also got my periods back and went the course of Cyntheia (started on tamoxifen and then got my ovaries removed so I could switch to Arimidex). I did this because research indicates that Herceptin and Arimidex are a good combination. I also just turned 47 and did this when I was 46. I was definitely finished having children. I think exploring Lupron or Zoladex shots with an added AI is a good idea. Your ovaries work if you need them to in a few years if you want to pursue having children in the future. I did get my period back (nice and normal) on Tamoxifen. In my case, it was not welcome due to my age and the desire to switch to an AI. The oophorectomy was fine - it felt like I did too many situps for a couple of days (if you go that route). Besides being Her 2+, I am ER+ (50%) and PR negative. Best wishes to you Becky PS - for the hemoglobin - try lots of green leafy veggies or try Slow Fe (iron supplement every other day until the hemo comes back up)